The inscription on Berry's tombstone refers to his service in the Mexican War from May 28, 1846 to May 31, 1847. There are some discrepancies as to whether Berry was born on March 1 or the 11th, and if he died in Cedar or Dade County.
The 1850 South Division, Smith County, Tennessee Census lists BH Akin, age 27, born in Virginia, a laborer; his wife Mary, age 24, born in Tennessee; daughter Elizabeth, age 2.
Polk County, Missouri Marriages has Berry Akin married Rhoda Colley January 30, 1857, by Joseph R Callaway, Minister.
The 1860 Morgan, Dade County, Missouri Census lists Berry H Akins, 40, Roda, 30, Elizabeth, 12, Nancy, 10, Caroline, 8, William, 6, John, 4, and Mary 9/12. John and Mary were born in Missouri, the others in Tennessee.
During the Civil War Berry was in the 76th Regiment E.M.M., a Missouri Union group that was disbanded. These soldiers were encouraged to join the Federal Union Army.
The 1870 Cedar County, Missouri Census has Berry H Akin, age 49, born in Virginia; Rhoda, age 31 (should be about 40), born in Tennessee, children: Elizabeth, 20; Nancy, 18; Rhoda, 16; William, 14; John, 13; James, 8; Mary E, 10; Martha, 3; and Thomas, 3.
There is a marriage listing for Berry H Akins of Cedar County, MO and Mariah E. Hull of Dade County, March 11, 1877 by JH Barnett, JP. But, Mariah is not listed in the 1880 Census.
By the 1880 Cedar County Census Berry is age 66, a widower, born in Virginia. His children, all born in Missouri, living at home are: James, 19, Martha, 15, Thomas, 12, and George W, 9.
The 1900 Dade County, Missouri Census lists Berry H Akin, age 79, born March, 1821, a widower, born in Virginia, as were his parents. Living with him is his daughter Mary L Easterly, age 40, born Dec, 1869, a widow.
I believe Mary L or E is Mary Elizabeth Akin Easterly. She is buried next to her father. Daughter Martha Perkins and husband Gus are buried next to Elizabeth Easterly.
Obituary from Sylvia, Kansas -- "Daddy" Akins Father of G.W. Akins
Berry House Akins was born March 1, 1821 in Culpepper County, Virginia, and moved with his parents when a small boy to Dekalb County, Tennessee. He lived there until 1846 when he volunteered in Captain Goodner's Company 1st Tennessee Calvary, under the command of Generals Zack Taylor and Winfield Scott. He participated in the battles of Resa de la Palma, Matamoras, Monterey, and Buena Vista; was with General Scott at Vera Cruz and with General Twiggs at Cerro Gordo, where Santa Anna left his wooden leg. he was with General Scott on the 15th of May, 1847, when he marched unopposed through the gates of the sacred city Puebla; was with General Pillow and Twiggs at the storming of Contreras and was with General Worth at Molina del Ray and Casa de Mata. He was at the storming at Chapule pec and with the conquering army marched through the San Cosme and Belen Gates. On the 14th day of September, 1847 he assisted in raising the flag of the United States over the city of the Montezuma's.
He was honorably discharged and returned to his Tennessee home at which place he married and lived until 1853, when he moved to Polk County, Missouri. Living there two years, he moved to Dade County, Missouri and was living there at the commencement of the Civil War, when he allied himself with the Union cause, and served during that war under Col. JM Smith, and Captains JM Kirby and EJ Morris. After the Civil War he lived some years in Cedar County, Missouri where he died on January 24, 1910, aged 88 years, 10 months and 13 days.
"Daddy" as he was commonly known, obeyed on the 20th day of May, 1888, and was baptized by elder WH Watson and became a Christian. He united with the Christian Church and at the time of his death was in full fellowship with the Flint Hill congregation. As long as he was able to look after the temporal things in life he never neglected the spiritual and during his last sickness he gave evidence that he had made the necessary preparations and was ready for the change.
"Daddy" was the father of ten children, all living and scattered from Tennessee to California. Six of them were present and did all they could to assist and comfort their father in his last illness. Thus a grand and noble man has gone from us.
--The Greenfield Vedette
The 1850 South Division, Smith County, Tennessee Census lists BH Akin, age 27, born in Virginia, a laborer; his wife Mary, age 24, born in Tennessee; daughter Elizabeth, age 2.
Polk County, Missouri Marriages has Berry Akin married Rhoda Colley January 30, 1857, by Joseph R Callaway, Minister.
The 1860 Morgan, Dade County, Missouri Census lists Berry H Akins, 40, Roda, 30, Elizabeth, 12, Nancy, 10, Caroline, 8, William, 6, John, 4, and Mary 9/12. John and Mary were born in Missouri, the others in Tennessee.
During the Civil War Berry was in the 76th Regiment E.M.M., a Missouri Union group that was disbanded. These soldiers were encouraged to join the Federal Union Army.
The 1870 Cedar County, Missouri Census has Berry H Akin, age 49, born in Virginia; Rhoda, age 31 (should be about 40), born in Tennessee, children: Elizabeth, 20; Nancy, 18; Rhoda, 16; William, 14; John, 13; James, 8; Mary E, 10; Martha, 3; and Thomas, 3.
There is a marriage listing for Berry H Akins of Cedar County, MO and Mariah E. Hull of Dade County, March 11, 1877 by JH Barnett, JP. But, Mariah is not listed in the 1880 Census.
By the 1880 Cedar County Census Berry is age 66, a widower, born in Virginia. His children, all born in Missouri, living at home are: James, 19, Martha, 15, Thomas, 12, and George W, 9.
The 1900 Dade County, Missouri Census lists Berry H Akin, age 79, born March, 1821, a widower, born in Virginia, as were his parents. Living with him is his daughter Mary L Easterly, age 40, born Dec, 1869, a widow.
I believe Mary L or E is Mary Elizabeth Akin Easterly. She is buried next to her father. Daughter Martha Perkins and husband Gus are buried next to Elizabeth Easterly.
Obituary from Sylvia, Kansas -- "Daddy" Akins Father of G.W. Akins
Berry House Akins was born March 1, 1821 in Culpepper County, Virginia, and moved with his parents when a small boy to Dekalb County, Tennessee. He lived there until 1846 when he volunteered in Captain Goodner's Company 1st Tennessee Calvary, under the command of Generals Zack Taylor and Winfield Scott. He participated in the battles of Resa de la Palma, Matamoras, Monterey, and Buena Vista; was with General Scott at Vera Cruz and with General Twiggs at Cerro Gordo, where Santa Anna left his wooden leg. he was with General Scott on the 15th of May, 1847, when he marched unopposed through the gates of the sacred city Puebla; was with General Pillow and Twiggs at the storming of Contreras and was with General Worth at Molina del Ray and Casa de Mata. He was at the storming at Chapule pec and with the conquering army marched through the San Cosme and Belen Gates. On the 14th day of September, 1847 he assisted in raising the flag of the United States over the city of the Montezuma's.
He was honorably discharged and returned to his Tennessee home at which place he married and lived until 1853, when he moved to Polk County, Missouri. Living there two years, he moved to Dade County, Missouri and was living there at the commencement of the Civil War, when he allied himself with the Union cause, and served during that war under Col. JM Smith, and Captains JM Kirby and EJ Morris. After the Civil War he lived some years in Cedar County, Missouri where he died on January 24, 1910, aged 88 years, 10 months and 13 days.
"Daddy" as he was commonly known, obeyed on the 20th day of May, 1888, and was baptized by elder WH Watson and became a Christian. He united with the Christian Church and at the time of his death was in full fellowship with the Flint Hill congregation. As long as he was able to look after the temporal things in life he never neglected the spiritual and during his last sickness he gave evidence that he had made the necessary preparations and was ready for the change.
"Daddy" was the father of ten children, all living and scattered from Tennessee to California. Six of them were present and did all they could to assist and comfort their father in his last illness. Thus a grand and noble man has gone from us.
--The Greenfield Vedette
The inscription on Berry's tombstone refers to his service in the Mexican War from May 28, 1846 to May 31, 1847. There are some discrepancies as to whether Berry was born on March 1 or the 11th, and if he died in Cedar or Dade County.
The 1850 South Division, Smith County, Tennessee Census lists BH Akin, age 27, born in Virginia, a laborer; his wife Mary, age 24, born in Tennessee; daughter Elizabeth, age 2.
Polk County, Missouri Marriages has Berry Akin married Rhoda Colley January 30, 1857, by Joseph R Callaway, Minister.
The 1860 Morgan, Dade County, Missouri Census lists Berry H Akins, 40, Roda, 30, Elizabeth, 12, Nancy, 10, Caroline, 8, William, 6, John, 4, and Mary 9/12. John and Mary were born in Missouri, the others in Tennessee.
During the Civil War Berry was in the 76th Regiment E.M.M., a Missouri Union group that was disbanded. These soldiers were encouraged to join the Federal Union Army.
The 1870 Cedar County, Missouri Census has Berry H Akin, age 49, born in Virginia; Rhoda, age 31 (should be about 40), born in Tennessee, children: Elizabeth, 20; Nancy, 18; Rhoda, 16; William, 14; John, 13; James, 8; Mary E, 10; Martha, 3; and Thomas, 3.
There is a marriage listing for Berry H Akins of Cedar County, MO and Mariah E. Hull of Dade County, March 11, 1877 by JH Barnett, JP. But, Mariah is not listed in the 1880 Census.
By the 1880 Cedar County Census Berry is age 66, a widower, born in Virginia. His children, all born in Missouri, living at home are: James, 19, Martha, 15, Thomas, 12, and George W, 9.
The 1900 Dade County, Missouri Census lists Berry H Akin, age 79, born March, 1821, a widower, born in Virginia, as were his parents. Living with him is his daughter Mary L Easterly, age 40, born Dec, 1869, a widow.
I believe Mary L or E is Mary Elizabeth Akin Easterly. She is buried next to her father. Daughter Martha Perkins and husband Gus are buried next to Elizabeth Easterly.
Obituary from Sylvia, Kansas -- "Daddy" Akins Father of G.W. Akins
Berry House Akins was born March 1, 1821 in Culpepper County, Virginia, and moved with his parents when a small boy to Dekalb County, Tennessee. He lived there until 1846 when he volunteered in Captain Goodner's Company 1st Tennessee Calvary, under the command of Generals Zack Taylor and Winfield Scott. He participated in the battles of Resa de la Palma, Matamoras, Monterey, and Buena Vista; was with General Scott at Vera Cruz and with General Twiggs at Cerro Gordo, where Santa Anna left his wooden leg. he was with General Scott on the 15th of May, 1847, when he marched unopposed through the gates of the sacred city Puebla; was with General Pillow and Twiggs at the storming of Contreras and was with General Worth at Molina del Ray and Casa de Mata. He was at the storming at Chapule pec and with the conquering army marched through the San Cosme and Belen Gates. On the 14th day of September, 1847 he assisted in raising the flag of the United States over the city of the Montezuma's.
He was honorably discharged and returned to his Tennessee home at which place he married and lived until 1853, when he moved to Polk County, Missouri. Living there two years, he moved to Dade County, Missouri and was living there at the commencement of the Civil War, when he allied himself with the Union cause, and served during that war under Col. JM Smith, and Captains JM Kirby and EJ Morris. After the Civil War he lived some years in Cedar County, Missouri where he died on January 24, 1910, aged 88 years, 10 months and 13 days.
"Daddy" as he was commonly known, obeyed on the 20th day of May, 1888, and was baptized by elder WH Watson and became a Christian. He united with the Christian Church and at the time of his death was in full fellowship with the Flint Hill congregation. As long as he was able to look after the temporal things in life he never neglected the spiritual and during his last sickness he gave evidence that he had made the necessary preparations and was ready for the change.
"Daddy" was the father of ten children, all living and scattered from Tennessee to California. Six of them were present and did all they could to assist and comfort their father in his last illness. Thus a grand and noble man has gone from us.
--The Greenfield Vedette
The 1850 South Division, Smith County, Tennessee Census lists BH Akin, age 27, born in Virginia, a laborer; his wife Mary, age 24, born in Tennessee; daughter Elizabeth, age 2.
Polk County, Missouri Marriages has Berry Akin married Rhoda Colley January 30, 1857, by Joseph R Callaway, Minister.
The 1860 Morgan, Dade County, Missouri Census lists Berry H Akins, 40, Roda, 30, Elizabeth, 12, Nancy, 10, Caroline, 8, William, 6, John, 4, and Mary 9/12. John and Mary were born in Missouri, the others in Tennessee.
During the Civil War Berry was in the 76th Regiment E.M.M., a Missouri Union group that was disbanded. These soldiers were encouraged to join the Federal Union Army.
The 1870 Cedar County, Missouri Census has Berry H Akin, age 49, born in Virginia; Rhoda, age 31 (should be about 40), born in Tennessee, children: Elizabeth, 20; Nancy, 18; Rhoda, 16; William, 14; John, 13; James, 8; Mary E, 10; Martha, 3; and Thomas, 3.
There is a marriage listing for Berry H Akins of Cedar County, MO and Mariah E. Hull of Dade County, March 11, 1877 by JH Barnett, JP. But, Mariah is not listed in the 1880 Census.
By the 1880 Cedar County Census Berry is age 66, a widower, born in Virginia. His children, all born in Missouri, living at home are: James, 19, Martha, 15, Thomas, 12, and George W, 9.
The 1900 Dade County, Missouri Census lists Berry H Akin, age 79, born March, 1821, a widower, born in Virginia, as were his parents. Living with him is his daughter Mary L Easterly, age 40, born Dec, 1869, a widow.
I believe Mary L or E is Mary Elizabeth Akin Easterly. She is buried next to her father. Daughter Martha Perkins and husband Gus are buried next to Elizabeth Easterly.
Obituary from Sylvia, Kansas -- "Daddy" Akins Father of G.W. Akins
Berry House Akins was born March 1, 1821 in Culpepper County, Virginia, and moved with his parents when a small boy to Dekalb County, Tennessee. He lived there until 1846 when he volunteered in Captain Goodner's Company 1st Tennessee Calvary, under the command of Generals Zack Taylor and Winfield Scott. He participated in the battles of Resa de la Palma, Matamoras, Monterey, and Buena Vista; was with General Scott at Vera Cruz and with General Twiggs at Cerro Gordo, where Santa Anna left his wooden leg. he was with General Scott on the 15th of May, 1847, when he marched unopposed through the gates of the sacred city Puebla; was with General Pillow and Twiggs at the storming of Contreras and was with General Worth at Molina del Ray and Casa de Mata. He was at the storming at Chapule pec and with the conquering army marched through the San Cosme and Belen Gates. On the 14th day of September, 1847 he assisted in raising the flag of the United States over the city of the Montezuma's.
He was honorably discharged and returned to his Tennessee home at which place he married and lived until 1853, when he moved to Polk County, Missouri. Living there two years, he moved to Dade County, Missouri and was living there at the commencement of the Civil War, when he allied himself with the Union cause, and served during that war under Col. JM Smith, and Captains JM Kirby and EJ Morris. After the Civil War he lived some years in Cedar County, Missouri where he died on January 24, 1910, aged 88 years, 10 months and 13 days.
"Daddy" as he was commonly known, obeyed on the 20th day of May, 1888, and was baptized by elder WH Watson and became a Christian. He united with the Christian Church and at the time of his death was in full fellowship with the Flint Hill congregation. As long as he was able to look after the temporal things in life he never neglected the spiritual and during his last sickness he gave evidence that he had made the necessary preparations and was ready for the change.
"Daddy" was the father of ten children, all living and scattered from Tennessee to California. Six of them were present and did all they could to assist and comfort their father in his last illness. Thus a grand and noble man has gone from us.
--The Greenfield Vedette
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